Head To Head Matchup

Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury: Preview and Betting Analysis

Head-to-Head Matchup

* The Atlanta Dream have a 10-6 record this season and are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference. * The Phoenix Mercury have a 12-4 record this season and are currently in second place in the Western Conference. * The Dream and Mercury have met twice this season, with each team winning one game.

Players to Watch

* Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream): Howard is the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and is averaging 17.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season. * Shey Peddy (Atlanta Dream): Peddy is a veteran guard who is averaging 10.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season. * Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury): Griner is a seven-time All-Star and two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. She is averaging 17.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game this season. * Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury): Taurasi is a 10-time All-Star and three-time WNBA champion. She is averaging 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game this season.

Betting Analysis

* The Phoenix Mercury are favored to win this game, with the spread set at 4.5 points. * The over/under for the game is set at 168.5 points. * The Dream are 4-2 against the spread in their last six games. * The Mercury are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games.

Prediction

The Phoenix Mercury are a more experienced and talented team than the Atlanta Dream, and they should be able to win this game. The Dream are a good team, but they are not yet ready to compete with the top teams in the WNBA.